1964 Browning Hi Power 9mm (T-Series): collector interest/value?

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I have a 1964 T-Series Browning Hi Power in 9mm with serial number T135###. Manufactured in later 1964. Normal wear and tear on blue, corners worn, minor scuffs etc.

I am curious as to the collector interest and value of this pistol.

Thanks for any feedback.

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You wouldn't have any trouble selling it, that's for sure. I wouldn't say it's any more sought after than any other HP from that era, you need to post more detailed pictures to get a value estimate.
 
Arguably the best High Power ever made.
Quite collectible, although your picture is not clear enough to judge the condition.
I wouldn't settle for less than $800 as described
 
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With all due respect, I think canuck may be a bit high. There where two nice looking 69 T series on the EE a couple of months ago. They were asking 850, then 800 for awhile and the last I saw them it was "750 shipped OBO" I'm thinking more like $700 depending on condition.

It's strange but from what I've seen often collectable or higher end pistols are cheaper in Canada compared to the US while lower end guns cost more.

The value would also depend on what you have with it. How many mags?..... Browning pistol rug with the red lining?

I'm on the US based Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum and the guys there are often surprised at how low Canadian prices are for BHP's.
 
sailor723 said:
With all due respect, I think canuck may be a bit high. There where two nice looking 69 T series on the EE a couple of months ago. They were asking 850, then 800 for awhile and the last I saw them it was "750 shipped OBO" I'm thinking more like $700 depending on condition.

It's strange but from what I've seen often collectable or higher end pistols are cheaper in Canada compared to the US while lower end guns cost more.

The value would also depend on what you have with it. How many mags?..... Browning pistol rug with the red lining?

I'm on the US based Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum and the guys there are often surprised at how low Canadian prices are for BHP's.
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There was a '59 Hi Power on the EE that sold for $1100 a few weeks ago.
 
'59 would be pre "T" (internal extractor, one piece barrel etc etc) ....I'm not sure how that effects value compared to T series.

One thing. On the EE unless you were the buyer or the seller how do you know what it actually sold for?

I see that as a weakness with the EE when it comes to trying to establish values....with the US auction sites you can review past listings and see what things sold for
 
sailor723 said:
'59 would be pre "T" (internal extractor, one piece barrel etc etc) ....I'm not sure how that effects value compared to T series.

One thing. On the EE unless you were the buyer or the seller how do you know what it actually sold for?

I see that as a weakness with the EE when it comes to trying to establish values....with the US auction sites you can review past listings and see what things sold for
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A little birdy told me...and by birdy I mean my wallet.
 
IMO the "T" series BHP are the cat's a$$! I've shot my share of "new" steel/polymer semi's (and owned a few) but the BHP feels so smooth….like the slide was on ball-bearings. Perform the mag disco and enjoy.
If you don't have to sell it …..don't! You will regret it one day if you do.
 
bluethunder said:
I have a 1964 T-Series Browning Hi Power in 9mm with serial number T135###. Manufactured in later 1964. Normal wear and tear on blue, corners worn, minor scuffs etc.


BrowningHiPower1.jpg~c200
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Nice gun, definitely worth having, but as a shooter only. I think it would have to be in mint condition to command any premium price or collector interest...and maybe not even then.
 
No collector value. Its value is purely as a shooter. And it'll get snapped up faster than you can blink.
Values on the U.S. auction sites mean nothing here(just like Blue Book values). Even the Canadian auction sites are marketing primarily to the U.S. Most values on those are in USD and the stuff is and is sold, Stateside. Some stuff is less pricey here because the demand is far lower.
Epp's is listing a BHP(no date) with adjustable sights, an ambidextrous safety and 2 mags at $895.
 
I have to agree with most of the comments above... A great shooter, and will probably sell for $7-750. Only collection value would be if it's in pristine (basically unfired) condition and some collector needs one for his series of BHPs.
 
Nice pistol.

I'll have to pick up an older BHP some day, just to have one. The new ones just don't grab my interest or imagination.
 
I have two BHP's (a 1977 pre MKII with beer can sights and a 04 MKIII in .40S&W) Both are in nice condition but neither is worth $800 much less the 895+tax that Epps is asking.

One thing I will say is that it can be hard to value a BHP here in Canada due to lack of sales volume. They aren't like a Sig226 or Glock 17 with a bunch offered for sale at any point in time. There has also been a wide variety of features and models over the 75+ years they have been in production so value can vary widely depending on the gun.

MKIII .40 (wearing aftermarket Hougue grips)



1977 9mm

 
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sailor723 said:
With all due respect, I think canuck may be a bit high. There where two nice looking 69 T series on the EE a couple of months ago. They were asking 850, then 800 for awhile and the last I saw them it was "750 shipped OBO" I'm thinking more like $700 depending on condition.

It's strange but from what I've seen often collectable or higher end pistols are cheaper in Canada compared to the US while lower end guns cost more.

The value would also depend on what you have with it. How many mags?..... Browning pistol rug with the red lining?

I'm on the US based Browning Hi-Power Owner's Forum and the guys there are often surprised at how low Canadian prices are for BHP's.
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One reason is Americans think John Browning designed the pistol ignoring the fact that old John died November 26, 1926, nine years before the final version of the Hi-Power was unveiled by FN. A gentleman named Sauve was the primary designer and at the time was the head designer for FN in Belgium where the gun was designed and built. The gun, known as the FN Hi-Power or P35 outside the US and is known as the Browning HI-Power in the US due to the fact the gun was sold be the company bearing John Browning`s name.

It is fair to say the gun has a cult following in the US, not so much anywhere else.

Take care

Bob
 
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